Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 006 Hazard: EXPLOSION

Labor and Employment Article, Section 5-104(a): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: (a)Date of Violation:10/26/11 Location:Warehouse Condition:Employees were exposed to fire and explosion hazards due to two 110 pound containers of potassium bromate which is a strong oxidizer high hazard material stored on a wooden pallet directly next to other organic powders and combustibles including, but not limited to, a container of beta carotene powder. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method to abate the hazard is to relocate the two 110 pound containers of potassium bromate, which is a strong oxidizer, DOT Haz Class 5.1 to an isolated storage via fire-rated cutoff walls or detached storage structure. Certification verifying the design, installation, operation of potassium bromate product storage met all applicable standards including, but not limited to, National Fire Protection Code, Standard 430, Storage of Liquid and Solid Oxidizers, 2004. Abatement documentation (photographs, receipts, copies of programs, training certification, etc.) is required for this item.